1. Wayne Marshall, the reggae art… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one Wayne Marshall:
1. Wayne Marshall, the reggae artist
2. Wayne Marshall, the British pianist, organist and conductor
1.Wayne Marshall’s story is one of rites of passage. Born Wayne Mitchell, the roller coaster ride that made up his young life is what drives Wayne Marshall the artiste. Early years were spent in the Barbican area of Kingston, until his Father - a self-made successful businessman – relocated the family uptown.
Destiny moved the Mitchell family 3 doors away from the front gate of the Father of digital Dancehall, Lloyd “King Jammy” James. The King had sons of young Wayne’s age group, so the Waterhouse studio soon became a pre-ordained second home for the music-loving teenager. “Automatically we get a piece of the ghetto inna we too,” he tells me from my passenger seat, trying to absorb the fast-fading cool of the A/C in my whip. “We deh deep inna di ghetto a day time at the studio, so we get to realize the livety and we get fi soak in wid the ghetto people and ketch dem mentality to a level,” he adds, acknowledging the importance of the ghetto education he received at ‘Jammin’s’ studio. Sparring with the big man’s offspring meant that the studio was at their disposal, causing Wayne to “start checking music on a serious level” from an early age. It was early ‘94 and Bounty Killer was as hot as Hell. Marshall recalls Elephant Man in tear-up clothes, Determine begging. Big artists came and went all day long. “At King Jammy’s I got to know the ropes in the deep heart of Dancehall - dub plate style!”
Using his pass to the Mecca of Dancehall wisely, Wayne began copying Bounty Killer’s style and pattern at school. “Because I was at Jammy’s I would always have strictly pre-release Bounty Killer material and done the place! Any new tune that Jammy’s released for Bounty I learnt them straight away and was ready to pop it off anytime anyone asked me at school - all day, every day, 1st verse, 2nd verse, anything you want.” The fruits of that labor are tangible in Wayne Marshall the artist and Wayne Mitchell the acclaimed songwriter. “From young I saw the channel of originality I should run through,” enthuses Marshall, forgetting the failing A/C for a moment. “That desire to be original, to be an artiste, was directly from Bounty Killer. His levels of meditation and the standard he brought the lyrics to made me realize it was something I should be a part of.” Age difference and Bounty’s fearsome rep for being unapproachable kept the two entertainer’s paths apart. For the time being.
Marshall’s abounding self-confidence allows him to freely acknowledge his skillz, and he recognised his own talent for lyical construction as soon as, he started penning soulful lyrics at 14. “From I was 7 years old I always dreamed, visioned, of performing in front of huge crowds of people,” smiles Marshall, “until I realised I could sing and make the girls dem cry, so I just sang and made the girls dem cry!”
Uptown aspirations dictate that children grow up to become lawyers, doctors and pilots but Marshall’s Mother and Father let his free spirit express, itself. “As an uptown yoot, you are convinced that you should strive for something your schooling can bring you, not something that your natural talent can bring forth,” he explains. “I look on it as a sin for me to neglect my natural talent and force myself to do something else.” Marshall ain’t tryin’ to imagine what he would be doing if he wasn’t doing music. “Nothing else could make me feel happy, only music. I couldn’t work and be happy. When I was young I used to listen to music and sit down and wonder how I used to feel this shit so.” As with most things, it didn’t take Marshall long to work it out: “Musicians feel and hear music differently from people who just listen to music. When you have the vibes to write and create music you feel the real musicians around you easily. Sade - I felt her deeply growing up. We used to get vibes from all different places - Sanchez, Atlantic Starr, Bel Biv Devoe, Baby Face, Beres - all dem cats.”
2.Wayne Marshall (born 13 January 1961, Oldham, Lancashire) is a British pianist, organist and conductor.
Marshall was educated at Chetham's School, Manchester and the Royal College of Music. He is a renowned interpreter of the works of George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington and other twentieth century American composers. He has recorded Gershwin's complete works for piano and orchestra with the Aalborg Symphony, acting as conductor and piano soloist.
He has appeared as a pianist with Kim Criswell, Tasmin Little, Natalie Clein, Ole Edvard Antonsen and Willard White. He has also performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Philharmonia Orchestra.
As organist he has appeared in many of the world's top venues. Recent seasons have included recitals at Notre Dame, Paris; the Royal Festival Hall; Symphony Hall, Birmingham and Westminster Abbey. He is also organist in residence at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. He has also recorded Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony.
In October 2004 premiered of James MacMillan's organ concerto A Scotch Bestiary with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under Esa-Pekka Salonen.
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Do It Tonight
Wayne Marshall Lyrics
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Lady (Lady) When you rock your body it drives me crazy (Crazy)
Let you know you are my number one lady
Come out far, when your at home, headin out, home
[Chorus:]
Call me if you need me cause you know you got it right
We can do it baby, do it tonight
We can do it baby, do it tonight
[Verse 1:]
Must be the way you love me (Must be)
Must be the way you hug me (Trust me)
Must be the way you thug me drive me crazy
I like the way you move it, I love the way you groove it
So anytime you want it, call me lady
[Chorus:]
Call me if you need me cause you know you got it right
We can do it baby, do it tonight
Even if I'm far I will be on the next flight
We can do it baby, do it tonight
[Verse 2:]
Vacate, to paradise, Smirnoff, chillin on ice
Cd, from Kelly Price, we got the lover's choice
We can, do it all night, work it, till mornin light
Explode, like dynamite, we will be just fine
[Chorus:]
Call me if you need me cause you know you got it right
We can do it baby, do it tonight
Even if I'm far I will be on the next flight
We can do it baby, do it tonight
[Bridge:]
Do it, da da da da da da we can do it
Da da, we ca do it, do it, do it
We can do it (All night) do it, da da da da
We can do it, do it, do it
[Chorus:]
Call me if you need me cause you know you got it right
We can do it baby, do it tonight
Even if I'm far I will be on the next flight
We can do it baby, do it tonight
[Verse 1]
[Chorus: until end]
The song "Do It Tonight" by Wayne Marshall is a classic party anthem that features upbeat and catchy lyrics. The song's chorus encourages someone to call him if they need him because they can "do it baby, do it tonight," even if he's far away, he'll be on the next flight. The verses focus on the singer's obsession with the woman that drives him crazy, whether it's the way she moves, the way she loves him, or her thuggish nature. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the purpose of the song and reminding the listener that the night belongs to them.
The verses, on the other hand, speak more to the singer's passion, both in his romantic interest and his love of partying. The singer wants to be with the woman he loves all night long, no matter what they do, whether it's relaxing with Smirnoff on ice or getting wild on the dance floor. The song's overall theme is one of passion, with a focus on the partying lifestyle that the singer and his love interest are involved in.
In conclusion, "Do It Tonight" is a fun and catchy song that serves as a party anthem. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, with a focus on passion for life and romantic love. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song helps to keep the listener's attention and emphasizes the singer's desire to spend the night with his love interest, no matter what they do.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady (Lady) When you rock your body it drives me crazy (Crazy)
Addressing the lady who draws his attention by her seductive moves, he admits she makes him lose his mind
Let you know you are my number one lady
He acknowledges the lady as his top priority and emphasizes her importance to him
Come out far, when your at home, headin out, home
This line seems to imply that she should come to him no matter where she is because he wants to be with her regardless of the location
Even if I'm far I will be on the next flight
Assuming she is away from him, he promises to come to her as soon as possible upon her request because distance is not a barrier for them
Must be the way you love me (Must be)
He tries to attribute the reason for his attraction to her to her love for him
Must be the way you hug me (Trust me)
Along with her affectionate touch, he hints at the level of trust he has in her that makes him feel secure in her embrace
Must be the way you thug me drive me crazy
Although unclear, it could imply that he appreciates her ability to handle tough situations, thus making him feel safe and excited
I like the way you move it, I love the way you groove it
He praises her graceful and charming movement and dance steps, which add to her attractiveness in his eyes
So anytime you want it, call me lady
He readily makes himself available to her, implying her touch is a powerful motivator for him
Vacate, to paradise, Smirnoff, chillin on ice
He paints an idyllic scenario of a beautiful place, cool drink, and relaxation to emphasize the perfect environment to enjoy their time together
Cd, from Kelly Price, we got the lovers choice
Perhaps to create a romantic ambiance, he brings up an R&B album by Kelly Price, implying that they have the perfect musical selection for their love.
We can, do it all night, work it, till mornin light
He suggests the eagerness to spend the whole night with her, enjoying their love in every possible way and staying up the entire night
Explode, like dynamite, we will be just fine
He alludes to the idea that their love is intense and explosive like dynamite, but at the same time, they have a great relationship and will be okay together no matter what
Do it, da da da da da da we can do it
He repeats the phrase as a call to action, urging the lady to embrace the moment and act on their passion
Da da, we can do it, do it, do it
Reiterating his previous plea, he gets even more persistent, using repetition to drive home his point
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